State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
864.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.67% (-99)
Growth Since 2010
-2.45% (-369)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Greeneville, Tennessee Population 2021
14,693
Greeneville is a city located in Greene County Tennessee. It is also the county seat of Greene County. With a 2020 population of 14,693, it is the 38th largest city in Tennessee and the 2346th largest city in the United States . Greeneville is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,062 in 2010. Greeneville reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 17 miles, Greeneville has a population density of 864 people per square mile.
The average household income in Greeneville is $55,065 with a poverty rate of 18.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $587 per month, and the median house value is $129,000. The median age in Greeneville is 42.3 years, 39.9 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
Greeneville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenevillewas:
- White: 91.27%
- Black or African American: 4.32%
- Two or more races: 2.52%
- Other race: 0.88%
- Native American: 0.46%
- Asian: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.23%
The current population of Greeneville, Tennessee is 14,693 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,891.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,062.
Greeneville, Tennessee Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 68,879 | -95 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 68,974 | -95 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 69,069 | -95 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 69,164 | 343 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 68,821 | 292 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 68,529 | -57 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 68,586 | 122 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 68,464 | 128 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 68,336 | -424 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 68,760 | -413 | -0.60% |
| 2011 | 69,173 | 339 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 68,834 | 0.00% |
Greeneville Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,638 | 91.27% |
| Black or African American | 645 | 4.32% |
| Two or More Races | 376 | 2.52% |
| Some Other Race | 132 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.23% |
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Greeneville Population by Race
Greeneville Population Pyramid $2021
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Greeneville Population by Age
Greeneville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,075 | 2.31 | 54 |
| Non Family | 2,526 | 1.09 | 46.9 |
| Married | 2,246 | 3.08 | 75.6 |
| Female | 1,064 | 3.26 | 33 |
| Male | 239 | 3.82 | 19.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
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Greeneville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 480 | 4.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,143 | 10.78% |
| High School Graduate | 3,610 | 34.04% |
| Some College | 2,447 | 23.07% |
| Associates Degree | 517 | 4.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,564 | 14.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 844 | 7.96% |
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Greeneville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Greeneville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,561 | 8,087 | 2,298 |
| Black | 483 | 449 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 330 | 250 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 154 | 25 |
| Native American | 68 | 68 | |
| Other Race | 47 | 40 | |
| Islander | 34 | 34 | |
| Asian | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.04%.
Greeneville Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,727
Average Earnings
$37,925
Average Male
$27,953
Average Female
Greeneville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Greeneville Language by Age
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Greeneville Language
95.99% of Greeneville residents speak only English, while 4.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.86% of the population.
Greeneville Language
Greeneville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,352 | 2,221 | 17.98% |
| Black | 636 | 138 | 21.70% |
| Multiple | 353 | 134 | 37.96% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 131 | 17.28% |
| Other | 132 | 36 | 27.27% |
18.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.38%
Male Poverty Rate
17.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Greeneville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greeneville is Multiple, with 37.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greeneville is Hispanic, with 17.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.62%.
Greeneville Poverty
Greeneville Poverty Rate by Education
Greeneville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Greeneville Married by Age and Sex
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Greeneville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Greeneville Marital Status by Race
Greeneville Marital Status
Greeneville Veterans by War
Greeneville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 910 | 8.40% |
| Black | 91 | 18.84% |
| Native American | 68 | 100.00% |
Greeneville Veterans by Race
Greeneville Veterans by Education
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9.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
Greeneville Veterans by Education
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47.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Greeneville Employment by Age
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Greeneville Employment by Race
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Greeneville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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64.44%
Born in Greeneville
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.86% of Greeneville residents were born in the United States, with 64.44% having been born in Tennessee. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Greeneville Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,693 | -99 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 14,792 | -99 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 14,891 | -99 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 14,990 | 38 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 14,952 | 49 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 14,903 | -103 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 15,006 | 50 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 14,956 | 41 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 14,915 | -111 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 15,026 | -132 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 15,158 | 123 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 15,035 | -163 | -0.11% |
| 2000 | 15,198 | 1,666 | 1.17% |
| 1990 | 13,532 | -565 | -0.41% |
| 1980 | 14,097 | 375 | 0.27% |
| 1970 | 13,722 | 1,963 | 1.56% |
| 1960 | 11,759 | 3,038 | 3.03% |
| 1950 | 8,721 | 1,937 | 2.54% |
| 1940 | 6,784 | 1,240 | 2.04% |
| 1930 | 5,544 | 1,769 | 3.92% |
| 1920 | 3,775 | 1,975 | 3.77% |
| 1900 | 1,800 | 0.00% |